By Cheryl McEvoy, NFCA Director of Communications and New Media September 13th is Celiac Awareness Day. It honors the birthday of Samuel Gee, a pediatrician who published the first clinical description of celiac disease in 1888. More than 120 years l ...

By Rachel Begun, MS, RD Backpacks. Check. Pens, pencils and notebooks. Check. New jeans and sneakers. Check. Ideas for what to make for lunch. Help! It’s hard enough coming up with fun and exciting school lunch ideas when they can be supplement ...

By Cheryl McEvoy, Director of Communications & New Media, NFCA As the nation tracked Hurricane Isaac this week, it was a good reminder to make sure your emergency plans are in place. You can never be too prepared for a natural disaster, and that& ...

By Amie Valpone, HHC, AADP, personal chef Popsicles aren’t just for kids. These gluten-free and vegan refreshing homemade pops are a wholesome treat for the whole family. Make them for a sweet ending to your Labor Day celebration! ...

By Rachel Begun, MS, RD It happens to the best of us. We purchase a seemingly safe product only to find out later that it was contaminated with gluten. The bad news is that we feel awful for days on end (except for those lucky few who are asymptomati ...

Freshen up your salad routine with this bright and summery dish from Chef Oonagh Williams of Royal Temptations Catering. Mangos are in season now, so pick up a few at your grocery store and try this tasty gluten-free recipe. Ingredients: ...

By Rachel Begun, MS, RD Are you gluten-free and heading off to college? Do you think you are exempt from gaining the proverbial “Freshman 15″? Think again. There is misinformation and hype floating around suggesting the gluten-free d ...